Where do I start?
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Where do I start?
so I guess I have a small yet reasonable goal get myself in better shape. loose like 30- 40 lbs. but where do I start? do you take a weight loss pill? what foods do I not eat anymore? I dont really eat that much to start with. as for exercise I have been upping that ( the dogs really appreciate it too!) you my have noticed my user name is cupcake... thats because I am a pastry chef so when I do get a chance to nom on something It is never really good for me. like a 3oz chocolate chip cookie! WANT WANT WANT. and how do I start drinking more water? I occasionally do drink soda, but i mostly drink watered down fruit juice, but I should drink plain water. what can I add to the water to make it taste appeasing. do you eat small things like 1000x a day? how much is to little/ to much? see I kinda need some help.
Thanks!
- Morgan
Thanks!
- Morgan
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Canada
Posts: 15
so I guess I have a small yet reasonable goal get myself in better shape. loose like 30- 40 lbs.
do you take a weight loss pill?
what foods do I not eat anymore?
I dont really eat that much to start with. as for exercise I have been upping that ( the dogs really appreciate it too!)
how do I start drinking more water?
do you eat small things like 1000x a day? how much is to little/ to much?
As for what is too much or too little, write down everything you eat and log it on here. After a couple of weeks, reassess your weight and if there has been no change, you're going to have to take another look and modify your calories, as well as possibly where your calories are coming from (as the quality is actually more important than quantity in this situation).
I hope that helps somewhat. Good luck!
#3
Sometimes the best way to start is to change nothing
Maybe start by taking a few days and just using FitDay to log your calories in your current lifestyle. See how many cals you're REALLY eating (maybe you feel like you're not eating much in quantity, but if it's packed with calories, you may surprise yourself). Be honest about what you're putting in your mouth (sauces, garnishes, drinks, alcohol, everything!) and just log it and see what your intake looks like. Each and every one of those cupcakes count!
Same with your activities -- see what your intake looks like compared to your burn. See what your carbs/fat/protein looks like. And then make an assessment.
Everyone is a little different in how they manage their weight loss, and what seems to work for their bodies.
If you find plain water to be blah, you can add some Crystal Light to it for flavor (only five calories) or other flavor additions -- just make sure you log them, too.
As for how much is too much/too little, that will depend on many things, like your height, gender, and age. Your basal calorie burn will be different than a man, for example, or a person who weighs a lot more or less than you do One pound = 3500 calories, give or take. So to lose one pound a week, you need to take in 500 calories less than you burn a day, through diet, exercise, or a combination of both. To lose two pounds a week, you need to take in 7,000 less than you burn. Etc.
Those are some starting numbers and ideas, I hope you find them helpful!
Maybe start by taking a few days and just using FitDay to log your calories in your current lifestyle. See how many cals you're REALLY eating (maybe you feel like you're not eating much in quantity, but if it's packed with calories, you may surprise yourself). Be honest about what you're putting in your mouth (sauces, garnishes, drinks, alcohol, everything!) and just log it and see what your intake looks like. Each and every one of those cupcakes count!
Same with your activities -- see what your intake looks like compared to your burn. See what your carbs/fat/protein looks like. And then make an assessment.
Everyone is a little different in how they manage their weight loss, and what seems to work for their bodies.
If you find plain water to be blah, you can add some Crystal Light to it for flavor (only five calories) or other flavor additions -- just make sure you log them, too.
As for how much is too much/too little, that will depend on many things, like your height, gender, and age. Your basal calorie burn will be different than a man, for example, or a person who weighs a lot more or less than you do One pound = 3500 calories, give or take. So to lose one pound a week, you need to take in 500 calories less than you burn a day, through diet, exercise, or a combination of both. To lose two pounds a week, you need to take in 7,000 less than you burn. Etc.
Those are some starting numbers and ideas, I hope you find them helpful!
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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okay sounds like a plan. I have been trying to eat better for a bout 2 weeks so I am kinda starting to get the hang of it, I guess. I am currently about 185lbs as per wii fit. and I am 5'7 I used to be 5'9 but apparently I am shrinking! as per exercise I do a 5k on the treadmill every morning, except sunday . ( I will be running my first actual 5k on the 23rd) The dogs get walked a minimum of 1 mile a night. I am only 20 so hopefully the transition to an active lifestyle will be easier that I am young. Oh and I am also joining the softball team at work and will be doing that on Tuesday nights. as for calorie intake I am trying to eat small reasonable meals that are about 500 calories a piece. its just hard to find time for more then 2 meals a day. breakfast and dinner. and I know that 1000 calories cant be healthy. like you said I still have to fuel myself. so re-learning how to eat is a priority. and what should I do If I eat a reasonable meal ( say roasted chicken pizza flatbread with applesauce and water ) and am still hungry? do I not eat anymore... should I wait a bit and see if I am still hungry?
thank you both for the input.
thank you both for the input.
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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oh and another thing, I don't want to focus so much on Oh I have lost this much or Haven't. I am pretty confident that if I eat right and exercise that the weight loss will just come with it. And omg kyle is sitting on the couch eating like a horse! he said I finished off the combos, had some goldfish, and am now on to the pepperoni. Ugh it must be nice to eat what ever you want while your fiance is trying so dang hard to get into shape. though I guess I told him when I started I am starting this you can join me if you wish but I am not going to torture you with diet foods. you can have as much bacon as your heart desires I am gunna stick with turkey.
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Regards,
Michael